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Junior Wheelchair Rental Clerk

The mobility equipment clerk โ€” renting wheelchairs and mobility aids to those who need them.

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Job markets for Junior Wheelchair Rental Clerks
Employment concentration ยท ~389 areas
Based on employment in related occupations
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Junior Wheelchair Rental Clerk

As a Junior Wheelchair Rental Clerk, you're helping customers rent wheelchairs and mobility equipment โ€” processing rentals for people who need temporary mobility assistance due to injury, surgery, travel, or other situations. You're providing equipment that helps people maintain independence.

Your day involves customer consultations about their mobility needs, fitting appropriate equipment, processing rental agreements, handling returns, and maintaining equipment. You need to understand different wheelchair types and accessories to match customers with appropriate options.

Mobility equipment rental serves people in challenging situations โ€” often dealing with injury, illness, or disability. Compassionate service matters. If you want to help people maintain mobility and independence, and can provide supportive customer service to people facing physical challenges, this offers meaningful work.

RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceLower
AchievementLower
Working ConditionsLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
StrategyExecution
StructuredAdaptable
ManagingContributing
CollaborativeIndependent
Equipment rangeCustomer baseInsurance involvementDelivery servicesMedical integration
Wheelchair rental varies by setting and equipment range. Some locations offer basic wheelchairs; others have comprehensive durable medical equipment. Customer sources include hospitals, insurance, and direct consumers. Some operations deliver; others require pickup. Medical supply integration varies.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape โ€” and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Junior Wheelchair Rental Clerks (SOC 41-2021.00), not just this title ยท BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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Equipment fitting
Matching customers with appropriate mobility aids
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Compassionate service
Working with people facing physical challenges
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Rental administration
Processing agreements and returns accurately
What equipment does the location offer?
What are the primary customer sources?
Is insurance billing involved?
Is delivery part of the service?
What training is provided on equipment and fitting?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape โ€” helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$29Kโ€“$62K
Salary Range
10th โ€“ 90th percentile
399K
U.S. Employment
+3.2%
10yr Growth
46K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

$64K$61K$58K$55K$52K201920202021202220232024$52K$64K
BLS OEWS May 2024 ยท BLS Employment Projections 2024โ€“2034

Skills & Requirements

Active ListeningService OrientationSpeakingReading ComprehensionSocial PerceptivenessCritical ThinkingTime ManagementWritingMonitoringCoordination
O*NET OnLine ยท Bureau of Labor Statistics
41-2021.00

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Federal data: BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics (May 2024) ยท BLS Employment Projections ยท O*NET OnLine
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